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sheilaspns

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A lateral thoracic projection with poor positioning demonstrates more than 0.5 inch (1 cm) of space between the posterior ribs. How should the patient be positioned for an optimal projection to be obtained?
 
  1. Rotate the patient's elevated side anteriorly.
  2. Position the midsagittal plane perpendicular to the imaging table.
  3. Center the central ray and IR superiorly.
  4. Align the shoulders, posterior ribs, and posterior wings perpendicular to the imaging table.
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 4 only
  c. 2 only
  d. 2 and 3 only

Question 2

For a lateral thoracic projection,
 
  1. the shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
  2. the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle.
  3. a breathing technique is used.
  4. a radiolucent sponge is positioned between the patient's lateral body surface and imaging table at a level just inferior to the iliac crest.
  a. 1 and 4 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only



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kxciann

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B




sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent


ktidd

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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